Supreme Court hears Victoria’s curfew went ‘step too far’
A barrister representing a restauranteur that has taken a health bureaucrat to Victoria’s Supreme Court has argued on her behalf that the curfew imposed by the Premier – ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Sydney lawyer has guilty finding appealed and penalties revoked
A tribunal has allowed the appeal of a Sydney-based solicitor, removing his professional misconduct finding and subsequent penalties.
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Sep 2020
Major legal body concerned with insolvency rule change
The federal government’s proposal to adopt US-style insolvency rules to support small businesses with the COVID-19 economic crisis may be a welcome initiative, but a lack ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Sep 2020
Lack of confidence in Hong Kong law justifies suspending treaties, LCA says
The Law Council of Australia has addressed a committee investigating the suspension of treaties between Australia and Hong Kong amid ongoing political and legal tensions
BIG LAW • Sun, 27 Sep 2020
Judicial appointments to Victoria’s Magistrates’ Court
The Victorian government has appointed four new legal professionals as judges to the state’s Magistrates’ Court, each bringing extensive experience to the roles.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
SA government votes in ‘momentous win’ for reproductive rights
A legal human rights group has celebrated a decision by South Australian MPs to vote in favour of creating safe access zones around abortion clinics.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Law Society welcomes first female president, vice-president’s executive team in 87 years
For the first time since 1933, the ACT Law Society has announced its new executive committee will be led by a female president and vice-presidents.
BIG LAW • Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Victoria Police accuse RCMPI lawyers of ‘falling into error’
Counsel assisting the Lawyer X inquiry have been accused of failing to make sufficient arguments for and against their findings that several current and former Victoria ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
BHP secures renewable power purchase agreement in Qld
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has assisted BHP in a renewable power purchase agreement for a Queensland mining operation.
BIG LAW • Wed, 23 Sep 2020
